Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCHBR401A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out stud stable management duties

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCHBR401A - Carry out stud stable management duties
Description This unit covers procedures involved with carrying out stud stable management duties and defines the standard required to: complete appropriate forms and records; manage the nomination of horses for sale and exhibition; maintain operational and breeding records; supervise financial and business management affairs.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to horse stud staff who nominate horses for sale or exhibition, complete and forward required pedigrees, transfer forms and stud records for the property and other administrative matters.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Gather and manage information for managing the stable
  • Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program where necessary, and confirmed with management.
  • Documents within the organisation that detail the requirements of the production program are identified and obtained.
  • Record keeping systems in place within the stud are maintained and managed to ensure sound records may be accessed at any time.
  • Discussions are held with operational personnel and immediate management to discuss the requirements of them in relation to record keeping and horse identification.
       
Element: Nominate horses for sales or exhibition
  • Appropriate entry forms are obtained, completed and submitted for the specified activity.
  • Horses are nominated manually or electronically through established systems and according to organisational procedures.
  • Entry fees are paid up prior to the required nomination time.
       
Element: Apply relevant requirements
  • Required pedigrees and histories are obtained from, or supplied to, the controlling agents.
  • Horse transfer/ registration forms are completed and forwarded to the relevant controlling body.
  • While working around the stud, all OHS procedures and practices are used to minimise risk.
       
Element: Maintain stud record
  • Mares or horses arriving at stud are identified in line with established stud protocols.
  • Breeding and operational records are kept accurately either manually or electronically.
  • Financial records of both receipts and expenditure are entered in the designated stud or property records.
       
Element: Gather and manage information for managing the stable
  • Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program where necessary, and confirmed with management.
  • Documents within the organisation that detail the requirements of the production program are identified and obtained.
  • Record keeping systems in place within the stud are maintained and managed to ensure sound records may be accessed at any time.
  • Discussions are held with operational personnel and immediate management to discuss the requirements of them in relation to record keeping and horse identification.
       
Element: Nominate horses for sales or exhibition
  • Appropriate entry forms are obtained, completed and submitted for the specified activity.
  • Horses are nominated manually or electronically through established systems and according to organisational procedures.
  • Entry fees are paid up prior to the required nomination time.
       
Element: Apply relevant requirements
  • Required pedigrees and histories are obtained from, or supplied to, the controlling agents.
  • Horse transfer/ registration forms are completed and forwarded to the relevant controlling body.
  • While working around the stud, all OHS procedures and practices are used to minimise risk.
       
Element: Maintain stud record
  • Mares or horses arriving at stud are identified in line with established stud protocols.
  • Breeding and operational records are kept accurately either manually or electronically.
  • Financial records of both receipts and expenditure are entered in the designated stud or property records.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

complete appropriate forms and records

manage the nomination of horses for sale and exhibition

maintain operational and breeding records

supervise financial and business management affairs.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

meet the needs of breed societies and stud book keepers for information, records and registrations

collate information and report accurately on financial matters

read and interpret cost sheets, production information, target statistics, quantities of feed and other inputs, and material Safety Data Sheets

prepare and present production and other information in a manner that is readily accessible for both management and operators

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine and more complex workplace measures and data

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

requirements and procedures laid down by the relevant breed societies or the keeper of the relevant stud book

the nature of actual stud business in which the individual works, and some understanding of the established processes and protocols

relevant legislation and regulations relating to waste and environment management, animal health and welfare, and employment of staff and contractors

appropriate legislative requirements, manufacturers' instructions and enterprise procedures/instructions

relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and the use and control of machinery and equipment.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Management duties may include:

the range of recording and administrative functions for horse studs for any breed, or breeding registered horses for any purpose.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program where necessary, and confirmed with management. 
Documents within the organisation that detail the requirements of the production program are identified and obtained. 
Record keeping systems in place within the stud are maintained and managed to ensure sound records may be accessed at any time. 
Discussions are held with operational personnel and immediate management to discuss the requirements of them in relation to record keeping and horse identification. 
Appropriate entry forms are obtained, completed and submitted for the specified activity. 
Horses are nominated manually or electronically through established systems and according to organisational procedures. 
Entry fees are paid up prior to the required nomination time. 
Required pedigrees and histories are obtained from, or supplied to, the controlling agents. 
Horse transfer/ registration forms are completed and forwarded to the relevant controlling body. 
While working around the stud, all OHS procedures and practices are used to minimise risk. 
Mares or horses arriving at stud are identified in line with established stud protocols. 
Breeding and operational records are kept accurately either manually or electronically. 
Financial records of both receipts and expenditure are entered in the designated stud or property records. 
Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program where necessary, and confirmed with management. 
Documents within the organisation that detail the requirements of the production program are identified and obtained. 
Record keeping systems in place within the stud are maintained and managed to ensure sound records may be accessed at any time. 
Discussions are held with operational personnel and immediate management to discuss the requirements of them in relation to record keeping and horse identification. 
Appropriate entry forms are obtained, completed and submitted for the specified activity. 
Horses are nominated manually or electronically through established systems and according to organisational procedures. 
Entry fees are paid up prior to the required nomination time. 
Required pedigrees and histories are obtained from, or supplied to, the controlling agents. 
Horse transfer/ registration forms are completed and forwarded to the relevant controlling body. 
While working around the stud, all OHS procedures and practices are used to minimise risk. 
Mares or horses arriving at stud are identified in line with established stud protocols. 
Breeding and operational records are kept accurately either manually or electronically. 
Financial records of both receipts and expenditure are entered in the designated stud or property records. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCHBR401A - Carry out stud stable management duties
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCHBR401A - Carry out stud stable management duties

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